Year: 2026
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Tennis
Destanee Aiava confirms 2026 will be her Final year on Tour
Destanee Aiava has announced that 2026 will be her final season on the professional tennis tour, revealing her decision in…
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Tennis
Dubai Director questions Players late Withdrawals
Salah Tahlak, tournament director of the Dubai Tennis Championships, has called for tougher penalties for players who withdraw at the…
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Tennis
Nduka Odizor: Nigeria’s greatest Tennis Player
Nduka Odizor is widely regarded as the most successful tennis player Nigeria has ever produced. Odizor reached a career high…
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Nigeria National League
Aniebiet Sunday’s Stoppage-Time Goal Secures Victory for Akwa United Over Rovers FC
Akwa United FC claimed a 1–0 victory over Rovers FC in a Nigeria National League Matchday 10 clash at the…
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Tennis
Kalinskaya opens up on Injury from Academy Training
Anna Kalinskaya has spoken openly about her early development years, revealing that intense training demands during her time at the…
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Tennis
Muchova claims Doha Title with straight Sets win over Mboko
Karolina Muchova defeated Victoria Mboko 6–4, 7–5 to win the Qatar Open title, securing her first WTA 1000 crown. The…
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Tennis
Osaka pushes back after Grunting Debate resurfaces
Naomi Osaka has responded sharply to renewed criticism of her on-court behaviour following comments made on a tennis podcast by…
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Tennis
De Minaur beats Humbert to reach Third Straight Rotterdam Final
Alex de Minaur continued his strong run in Rotterdam with a 6–4, 6–3 win over Ugo Humbert, booking a place…
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Nigeria National League
Consistency Key as Akwa United Aim to Stay Top – Paul Offor
Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has said his team must stay consistent to keep their place at the top…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Almeyda Unsure Whether to Start Ejuke Against Alaves
Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda has said he is still unsure whether to start Chidera Ejuke or keep using him as…
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Tennis
Swiatek and Sabalenka withdraw from Dubai WTA 1000
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have both withdrawn from the Dubai Tennis Championships. World No. 1 Swiatek confirmed her decision…
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Tennis
Karolina Muchova beats Sakkari to reach Doha Final
Karolina Muchova came from a set down to defeat Maria Sakkari 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 and book her place in the…
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Tennis
Marin Cilic reaches first Tour Semifinal since 2024
Marin Cilic has reached a tour-level semifinal for the first time since 2024. The semifinal is his first in around…
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Victoria Mboko beats Ostapenko to reach Doha Final
Victoria Mboko continued her week in Doha with a 6–3, 6–2 win over Jelena Ostapenko to reach the final of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Everything Ademola Lookman Said After Goal and Assist in Atletico’s Big Win Over Barcelona
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman said he was “very, very happy” after scoring and providing an assist in Atletico Madrid’s…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osayi-Samuel Opens Up on Working With José Mourinho
Super Eagles star Bright Osayi-Samuel has shared his experience of working under Portuguese coach José Mourinho. The Nigerian defender described…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Scores and Assists as Atletico Madrid Crush Barcelona 4-0 in Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid produced a stunning performance to beat FC Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, with…
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Tennis
Elena Rybakina beats Zheng to reach Doha Quarterfinals
Elena Rybakina moved into the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open after defeating Qinwen Zheng 4–6, 6–2, 7–5. Rybakina dropped the…
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Tennis
Maria Sakkari stuns Swiatek to reach Doha Semifinal
Maria Sakkari delivered one of the biggest wins of her career by defeating world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 2–6, 6–4,…
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Super Eagles
Peseiro Says Lookman Chose Nigeria After England Snub
Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has said Ademola Lookman decided to play for Nigeria after he failed to get…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Sarri Angry Over Missed Red Card in Lazio Coppa Italia Win
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has criticised the referee after his side beat Bologna on penalties in the Coppa Italia quarter-final.…
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NEWS
Serena Williams back in training after Super Bowl Ad
Serena Williams has responded to criticism surrounding her Super Bowl commercial by sharing a training clip on social media, showing…
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Tennis
Svitolina keeps post Match stance after Qatar Open Loss
Elina Svitolina again declined to shake hands with a Russian opponent after losing to Anna Kalinskaya at the Qatar Open.…
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9ja Flavour
2026 Niger Delta Games Torch Received in Abia State
It was the turn of Abia State to receive and parade the Niger Delta Games Torch on Thursday morning as…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nottingham Forest Sack Sean Dyche, Super Eagles Stars Await New Coach
Nottingham Forest have dismissed head coach Sean Dyche, meaning Nigerian players Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will soon work under…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Stellenbosch Linked With Super Eagles Defender Olisa Ndah
South African side Stellenbosch FC have been linked with Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah after his exit from Orlando Pirates.…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL Punish Wikki Tourists Over Crowd Trouble
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has punished Wikki Tourists FC after crowd violence during their Matchday 25 game against…
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Super Eagles
Eric Chelle Linked With Marseille Coaching Job
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Olympique de Marseille managerial job following…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Galatasaray Set €80m Release Clause for Victor Osimhen Amid Barcelona Interest
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have placed an €80 million release clause on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following interest…
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Super Eagles
Gusau Confirms Chelle Will Stay as Super Eagles Coach
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has confirmed that Eric Chelle will remain the head coach of the Super…
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